Now look here, old friend," I said. "I know your bally…
““Now look here, old friend," I said. "I know your bally heart is broken and all that, and at some future time I shall be delighted to hear all about it, but - " "I didn't come to talk about that." "No? Good egg!" "The past," said young Bingo, "is dead. Let us say no more about it." "Right-o!" "I have been wounded to the very depths of my soul, but don't speak about it." "I won't." "Ignore it. Forget it." "Absolutely!" I hadn't seen him so dashed reasonable for days.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker urges to let go of past wounds and focus on the present, dismissing lingering pain.
In simple terms: Forget past hurt, live now.
Release old pain, stay present.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship conflict
- personal trauma
- stress management
- team dynamics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What past hurt are you still holding onto?
- How might confronting pain improve your future?
Ignoring pain can prevent processing and lead to unresolved issues.